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A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

Treppe
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
Er stolperte auf der Treppe und fiel hin.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

nachfolgend
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Nachfolgende Ereignisse klärten die Ergebnisse.
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

Betrug; Täuschung; Lüge
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
Sein Betrug wurde entdeckt, als die Wahrheit über seine Qualifikationen ans Licht kam.
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

abysmal / entsetzlich
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
Die Leistung des Teams war abysmal.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

metaphysisch
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
Er verbrachte Jahre damit, metaphysische Fragen über das Leben und das Sein zu studieren.
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

Besitzer
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
Der Besitzer des Landes baute ein neues Haus.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

klagen
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
Die Firma entschied sich, den Vertragsstreit zu verhandeln.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

abstoßend; widerlich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
Die Idee von Tierquälerei ist abstoßend für die meisten Menschen.
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

mit Schmeicheleien überreden
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
Sie schaffte es, ihrem Vater zusätzliches Taschengeld zu erschleichen.
C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

spöttisch lächeln
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
Sie höhnte über seinen Versuch zu singen.
C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

pompös
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
Das Restaurant war stilvoll, aber viel zu pompös für meinen Geschmack.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

herzzerreißend
Meaning
Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
Example
The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.
Die Dokumentation zeigte herzzerreißende Szenen von Kriegsopfern.
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

ausrichten / in eine gerade Linie bringen
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
Der Manager bat das Team, ihre Ziele mit der Mission des Unternehmens in Einklang zu bringen.
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

Schlange; Reihe
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
Wir mussten in einer langen Schlange warten, um die Kinokarten zu kaufen.
C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

umständlicher Weg
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
Er nahm einen umständlichen Weg, um den Verkehr zu vermeiden.
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

Optimierung
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
SEO-Optimierung hilft Websites, in Suchmaschinen höher zu ranken.
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

Tamburin
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
Sie schüttelte das Tamburin im Rhythmus der Musik.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

unerwünscht; schädlich; unangenehm
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
Die neue Politik hatte mehrere unerwünschte Konsequenzen.
A2 verb /prəˈvaɪd/

provide

bereitstellen
Meaning
to give or supply something that is needed or wanted
Example
The teacher will provide extra materials for the students.
Der Lehrer wird zusätzliches Material für die Schüler bereitstellen.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

steife Haare; aggressiv reagieren
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
Die Katze stellte sich auf, als sie den Hund sah.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

spektakulär
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
Der Start des Raumfahrzeugs war ein spektakuläres Ereignis.
B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

Wertschätzen
Meaning
to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for
Example
I really appreciate your help with this project.
Ich schätze wirklich deine Hilfe bei diesem Projekt.
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

Nasenring
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
Sie bekam einen kleinen goldenen Nasenring zum Geburtstag.
B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

fälschlicherweise
Meaning
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
Example
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
Er wurde fälschlicherweise des Verbrechens beschuldigt.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

ausgraben
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Die Archäologen gruben antike Überreste von der Stätte aus.
A2 verb /ʃʌt/

shut

schließen
Meaning
to close something, especially a door or window
Example
Please shut the door before you leave.
Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, bevor Sie gehen.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

jemandem etwas missgönnen / etwas ungern geben
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Sie gönnte ihm seinen Erfolg nicht.
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

Prärie
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
Die Bisons zogen frei über die Prärie.
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

Meeresfrüchtesuppe
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Wir haben im Restaurant Hummersuppe bestellt.
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

gemeinschaftliche Harmonie
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
Die Aufrechterhaltung der gemeinschaftlichen Harmonie erfordert gegenseitigen Respekt und Verständnis.
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

versuchen zu bekehren
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
Sie versuchten, die Dorfbewohner mit ihren neuen Ideen zu proselytisieren.
A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

gesamt
Meaning
the whole amount; complete
Example
The total cost was too high.
Die Gesamtkosten waren zu hoch.
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

verdächtig; zweifelhaft
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
Die Polizei fand sein Verhalten sehr verdächtig.
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

Binsenweisheit
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
Es ist eine Binsenweisheit, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

Stimulans
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
Kaffee ist ein häufiges Stimulans, das den Menschen hilft, wach zu bleiben
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

laut durch die Nase atmen
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
Das Kind begann zu schnüffeln, nachdem es lange geweint hatte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

inkompetent
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Er wurde entlassen, weil er in seinem Job unfähig war.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

nominal; sehr klein
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
Er zahlte nur eine nominale Gebühr für die Mitgliedschaft, weil er Student war.
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

animieren
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
Der Künstler wird die Charaktere für den Film animieren.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

hoffnungsvoll
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
Er blieb hoffnungsvoll trotz der Herausforderungen.
B1 noun /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

researcher

Forscher
Meaning
a person who conducts research
Example
The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.
Der Forscher veröffentlichte seine Ergebnisse in einer wissenschaftlichen Zeitschrift.
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

Syntax
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
Programmiersprachen folgen strengen Syntaxregeln.
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

prophetisch
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
Seine prophetischen Worte wurden nach vielen Jahren wahr.
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Kalvarienberg
Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
Für viele Flüchtlinge war die Reise durch die Wüste eine große Prüfung.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

Pause
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
Das Stück hatte eine zwanzigminütige Pause.
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

Fehler; Irrtum;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
Fehler zu machen ist Teil des Lernprozesses.
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

eine Person, die in Einsamkeit als religiöse Disziplin lebt; jemand, der sich von der Gesellschaft zurückzieht
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
Der alte Eremit lebte alleine in einer kleinen Hütte tief in den Bergen, fernab der Zivilisation.
A2 adjective /noʊn/

known

bekannt
Meaning
recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged
Example
He is a well-known actor in the country.
Er ist ein bekannter Schauspieler im Land.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

formbar
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
Gold ist ein sehr formbares Metall, das in Schmuck verwendet wird.
C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

Anhänger; Verehrer
Meaning
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Example
As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.
Als Anhängerin der klassischen Musik besuchte sie jedes Konzert in der Stadt.
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

sedieren
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
Die Krankenschwester sedierte den Patienten vor der Operation.
C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

Prunk
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
Die Party des Milliardärs war voller Prunk und Luxus.
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

Spielhalle
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
Die Kinder verbrachten den Nachmittag im Spielhallen.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

Kapazität
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
Das Kabel hat die Kapazität, große Datenmengen zu verarbeiten.
A2 verb /rɪˈtɜːrn/

return

zurückkehren
Meaning
to come or go back to a place; to give back
Example
I will return home tomorrow.
Ich werde morgen nach Hause zurückkehren.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

neu anordnen
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Sie entschied sich, die Möbel in ihrem Wohnzimmer neu anzuordnen.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

freundlich und angenehm; von gutem Charakter; nett
Meaning
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind
Example
My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.
Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich und begrüßt immer alle herzlich.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

Misogynie
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
Der Roman wurde dafür kritisiert, die Misogynie zu fördern.
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

mahlen
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
Sie mahlt jeden Morgen Kaffeebohnen.
C2 adjective /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

Plusquamperfekt
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
Als sie ankam, hatte er seine Hausaufgaben bereits erledigt, was das Plusquamperfekt zeigt.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

unermesslich
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
Die unermessliche Liebe einer Mutter kennt keine Grenzen.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

Polsterung / Füllung
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
Der Stuhl hatte zusätzliches Polster für mehr Komfort.
A2 adjective /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

japanese

japanisch
Meaning
relating to Japan, its people, or their language
Example
She loves Japanese culture and traditions.
Sie liebt die japanische Kultur und Traditionen.
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

schnell
Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
Nach dem heftigen Regen war die Stroemung des Flusses rasch.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

verzaubern / betrügen, um zu verführen
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Sie verzauberte das Publikum mit ihrem Erzählen.
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

Befreiungskrieg
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
Der Befreiungskrieg veränderte die Geschichte des Landes.
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

negative Auswirkung
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
Lange Bildschirmzeit hat einen negativen Einfluss auf die Handmuskeln.
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

großes Säugetier mit dickem Fell
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
Der Zoo hatte mehrere Pachydermen, darunter Elefanten und Nashörner.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

Meerjungfrau
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
Das kleine Mädchen liebte Geschichten über Meerjungfrauen, die unter dem Meer lebten.
A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

erstaunlich
Meaning
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Example
The magician performed an amazing trick.
Der Zauberer führte einen erstaunlichen Trick vor.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Kapitalist
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner
Example
The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.
Der Kapitalist glaubt an die Freiheit des Marktes.
A1 noun /dɛsk/

desk

Schreibtisch
Meaning
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working
Example
The books are on the desk.
Die Bücher sind auf dem Schreibtisch.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

Ware
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
Öl ist eine wertvolle Ware auf dem globalen Markt.
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

Juxtaposition
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
Die Juxtaposition von hellen und dunklen Farben erzeugte einen dramatischen Effekt.
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

Newsletter
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
Das Unternehmen sendet seinen Mitarbeitern wöchentlich einen Newsletter.
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

prozessor
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
Der neue Laptop hat einen schnelleren Prozessor.
B1 verb /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

distribute

verteilen
Meaning
to give out or spread something among several people or places
Example
The teacher will distribute the test papers.
Der Lehrer wird die Prüfungsblätter verteilen.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

gerillt
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
Die Vase hatte ein schönes gerilltes Design am Rand.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

erhöhen, anheben, auf ein höheres oder beeindruckenderes Niveau anheben
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Gute Führung kann die Teamleistung erhöhen.
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

kleine Welle
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
Kleine Wellen erschienen auf dem See, als der Fisch sich bewegte.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

rechtswidrig; illegal
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
Das Gericht erklärte die Durchsuchung für rechtswidrig.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

Unreinheit
Meaning
the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure
Example
The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.
Der Wissenschaftler entfernte jede Unreinheit aus der Wasserprobe.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

verlassen
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Er entschloss sich, seine alten Freunde trotz seines Erfolgs nicht zu verlassen.
A1 noun /tə'meɪ.toʊ/

Tomato

tomate
Meaning
a red or yellow edible fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable
Example
She added fresh tomatoes to the salad.
Sie fügte frische Tomaten zum Salat hinzu.
A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

angekündigt
Meaning
To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
Example
The mission was announced publicly.
Die Mission wurde öffentlich bekannt gegeben.
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

Kollege
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
Er versuchte, durch den Nebel zu spähen, um seine Kollegen auf der anderen Seite zu sehen.
B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

ausgewogen
Meaning
keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged
Example
A balanced diet is essential for good health.
Eine ausgewogene Ernährung ist wichtig für die Gesundheit.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

ermahnend
Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
Die ermahnenden Worte des Managers motivierten das Team, härter zu arbeiten.
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

Gelegenheit; besonderer Anlass
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
Ihre Hochzeit war eine freudige Gelegenheit.
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

Speichel
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
Der Zahnarzt bat sie, den Speichel aus ihrem Mund zu spuelen.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

Bigamist
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
Der Mann wurde verhaftet, weil er ein Bigamist war.
C1 noun /krʌˈsteɪʃən/

crustacean

aquatisches Tier mit hartem Panzer
Meaning
an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps
Example
Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.
Krabben und Hummer sind bekannte Krebstiere.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

umweltfreundlich
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Umweltfreundliche Produkte sind so konzipiert, dass sie den ökologischen Schaden verringern.
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

direkt
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
Sie sprach direkt mit dem Manager über ihre Bedenken.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

bibliographie
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
Der Bericht enthält am Ende eine detaillierte Bibliographie.
C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

Differenzierung, Unterscheidung
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
Die Differenzierung von Wettbewerbern kann eine einzigartige Marktposition schaffen.
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

vergüten
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
Das Unternehmen wird die Mitarbeiter für ihre Überstunden gerecht entlohnen.
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

Mitglieder
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Mitglieder arbeiten zusammen, um die Rekrutierungsentscheidungen abzuschließen.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

Konzession
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
Das Unternehmen machte mehrere Konzessionen während der Verhandlungen.
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

Amboss aus Eisen
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
Der Schmied legte das heiße Eisen auf den Amboss.
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

Anpassungsfähigkeit
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
Anpassungsfähigkeit an sich verändernde Umgebungen ist im Geschäftsleben entscheidend.
B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

Gallone
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
Er kaufte einen Gallone Milch.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

überbetonen
Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
Der Professor erläuterte den Punkt immer wieder ausführlich, bis die Studenten unruhig wurden.
C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

übermäßige Belastung
Meaning
An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.
Example
Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.
Übermäßiger Druck auf die Finger kann muskuloskelettale Probleme verursachen.
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

Apostasie
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
Seine öffentliche Apostasie schockierte seine Anhänger.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

unangemessen
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten war für einen Führer unangemessen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

unklar
Meaning
not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous
Example
The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.
Die Anweisungen waren unklar, also bat ich um Klärung.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

langjährig
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
Sie ist eine langjährige Freundin meiner Familie.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

Weihrauch / erzürnen
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
Der Duft von Weihrauch füllte den Tempel, aber seine unhöflichen Worte erzürnten sie.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

Betrüger
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
Der alte Mann stellte sich als ein cleverer Betrüger heraus, der jeden hereingelegt hat.
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

oder
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
Du kannst Tee oder Kaffee haben.
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

Vogelnest
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
Wir sahen ein Vogelnest voller lauter Vögel in der Nähe des Waldes.
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

reaffirm

bekräftigen
Meaning
To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform.
Der Präsident bekräftigte sein Engagement für die Bildungsreform.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

übermäßig vereinfacht
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
Seine Erklärung war zu vereinfacht und ignorierte wichtige Details.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestieren
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Symptome des De-Quervain-Syndroms können nach längerer Handynutzung manifest werden.
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

voranbringen
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
Sie studierte hart, um ihre Karriere voranzutreiben.
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

plötzlich abbiegen
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
Das Auto schlidderte über die vereiste Straße.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

fad
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
Die Suppe war für meinen Geschmack zu fad.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

Zutat
Meaning
A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.
Example
Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.
Mehl ist eine wichtige Zutat beim Brotbacken.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

hoher Klang
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Das schrille Pfeifen erschreckte alle im Raum.
B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

beleidigend; insultierend; aggressiv
Meaning
causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive
Example
His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.
Seine beleidigenden Bemerkungen verletzten die Gefühle aller.